Is VP/Hexadecene Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
VP/Hexadecene Copolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
INCI: VP/HEXADECENE COPOLYMER
VP/Hexadecene Copolymer (CAS 32440-50-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Oil-soluble film-forming polymer; UV filter substantivity enhancer; aids SPF. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Oil-soluble film-forming polymer; UV filter substantivity enhancer; aids SPF retention after water immersion
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR safe as used (27 vinylpyrrolidone polymers reviewed, Dec 2018). Residual NVP monomer must be controlled.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for VP/Hexadecene Copolymer.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
polymer
{"ingredient_class": "film_former/waterproofing_agent", "polymer_type": "synthetic_copolymer", "chemical_backbone": "vinyl_pyrrolidone", "molecular_weight_Da_range": "60000-350000", "ionic_character": "nonionic", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate", "temperature_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "film_transparency": …
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Film former
Hair fixative
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for VP/Hexadecene Copolymer.
Regulatory Flags
film-former
water-resistant
sunscreen-booster
uv-filter-substantivity
oil-soluble
Chemical Function
Film former
Viscosity modifier
Hair fixative
Binder
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VP/Hexadecene Copolymer allowed in the EU?
VP/Hexadecene Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does VP/Hexadecene Copolymer do in cosmetics?
VP/Hexadecene Copolymer functions as: Oil-soluble film-forming polymer; UV filter substantivity enhancer; aids SPF retention after water immersion. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 32440-50-9.
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